Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-03-02
BROOKLYN DEMOCRATS.
DINNER OF THE YOU'VE MEMS CLuB--ABrE
SPEECH OF GOVERNOR HILL.


DINNER OF THE YOU'VE MEN's CLuB--ABrE
SPEECH OF GOVERNOR HILL.
New YORK, Feb. 2a.-The annual dinner
Of the Young Mems Democratic Club of
Brooklyn was given tonight at the Acad-
envy of Music, in that city. 1t was one Of
the leading events of the year. All the
prominent members of the democratic party
of the City of Churches were present, and
a large number of prominent gentlemen
from other cities. About two hundred and
fifty gentlemen were present besides the
invited guests.
The dinner was given partly in honor of
Governor Hill, who was present, aud deliv-
cred the speech. of the evening. President
Lee presided. and on his right and left were
Governor Hill, aud Senator Colqaitt, of
Georgia.
Letters Of regret were read from Presi-
deut Cleveland, Secretary Bayard, ex-
Secretary Manning, ex. Mayor W. R. Grace,
Senator A. G. Thurman, Hon. Fraucis
Herman, Attorney General A. FL. Garland,
Postmaster General William NJ. Villas and
Secretary William c. Whitney.
Gov. Hill said: "Upon the topmost
height of one of the beautiful mountains of
Virginia there is pointed out to the traveller
a rude structure, famous as the home of
Thes. Jefferson-the friend of Washington.
the author of the Declaration of Indepeud-
ence, and the founder of the democratic
party. 1t was here upon the sacred soil of
this majestic State, known as the mother
of Presidents that the sage of Monticello,
ripe in wisdom aud unselfish in patriotism,
matured the principles which have ever
since been the foundation of our political
faith. He placed the newborn party upon
no narrow or intoleraut ground. but upon
that comprehensive platform of equal
rights, freedom of opinion and liberality in
all things, which has ever since character
lied the attitude and actions of the party
upon all public questions Of the day. These
principles safely guided the nation during
it's earlier days, and later on there was add
ted to them the famous Monroe doctrine,
now the accepted policy of the country, and
later still, during the unauthorized demo
cratic administration of Andrew Jackson,
the admirable system of an independent
treasury was adopted and ever since main
tanned. and subsequently the party's de-
mands have included the support of an
honest currency, opposition to all sumptuary
| laws, reduction of war taxes in times OF
peace, economy in public expenditures,
liberal pensions for deserving soldiers,
Administrative and municipal reform and
home rule for Cities"
Governor Hill showed how Senators in
New York, Rhode Island. Connecticut ane
elsewhere were kept in power by republicans
who were in a minority through false ap.
portionments in Legislatures. He declared
the republican control of the next United
States Senate is maintained by the two
votes of Nevada. which is decreasing il
population, and has now bat $1,000 in
habitants-less than the population ofeitbeI
of nineteen counties of this State, and less
than that of any Assembly district of this
city. He reviewed the work of the return
ing boards of 1876. and said every THE
concerned in the larceny was rewarded by
the receiver of the stolen goods with ar
Office. The name of Samuel j. Tilden viii
live respected aud honored in the country'.
history while those who wronged him will
be lost and forgotten in oblivion. The wal
ended twenty five years ago. The republi.
can party, brought into life upon section
al issue, has ever since continued to be 6
sectional party, having no foothold in
third of the States of the Union. 1t appeal.
to prejudice, which forbids it ever becom
ing national party or securing the confid
ence of the people. 1t has been a minority
party over since its existence. L., in trouble
some times, trampled on the rights Of tn
people; it usurped arbitrary power; it in
vaded personal liberty of citizens; 1t win
lated the right nf habeas col us, and carried
elections by force and the aid Of visiting
statesmen. 1t has given away the public
lands to railroad corporations, instead Of
reserving them for actual settlers. You
cannot point to single instance wherein
the democratic party has been guilty of an.
Of these wrongs, or where a democratic
| legislature failed in constitutional dut,
relating to representation. Cleveland s
administration has given the country ths
benefit of honesty and economy. His in
tegrity and sincerity have never been ques
toned. The laws have been faithfully
executed; the revenues collected with dill
gence; expenses of the government hav
been reduced; foreign affairs have been con
Quoted with conservatism and dignity. I,
fact, Grover Cleveland's administration ha
fulfilled every PROMISE
Senator Colquitt. of Georg ia, in reply +
the toast of the ''New South" made yer
brief speech. He said that the name @
new South was only new term, but tina
that section of the Union was as old as an,
other part Of the country. The Southern
States were fast coming to the front again
The people bid their brethren of the Mort
a hearty welcome to share of the bountie
of the earth and the hospitality of the ma
lives. In reviewing the history of th
democratic party in the Souta Senator Co
quit was of the opinion that the Souther
States would always remain democratic =
There was no GOODNESS toward the peopl
of the North, and whatever feeling of bittei
ness there was about the war had died GU
years ago.
, "The President of the United States
was responded to by United States Commits
sioner of Pensions John G. Black. Fl
spoke of the mpaign of 1884, what Presi
dent Cleveland had to contend With, how b
was misrepresented, and how at last, i
spite of all opposition, his efforts wer
crowned with success He remarked tina
the democratic party was in sympathy wit
all just demands. To day no citizen of til
; republic pines in foreign dungeons, and on
foreign policy was approved by all liberty
loving citizens. In closing he said "W
all support President Clegelands admin,
tration.'